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Passenger Cars Must Have New Brake Lights
Just finished reading two online German magazines – amazing with the assistance of ‘auto translate’ – ‘Pro mobil & auto car sport’, both support the following article in their motorhome sections, so probably would suggest not ‘fake’ news?
From 7.7.2026, all new passenger cars in the EU must have a modified brake light. The function is part of new safety requirements and is intended to reduce rear-end collisions.
The legal basis is EU Regulation 2019/2144. It has already been in force since 2020 but is now being implemented in a mandatory manner for newly registered vehicles. The brake light is only one component in a larger package of mandatory assistance systems.
When the brake light flashes
In normal driving mode, the behaviour remains unchanged. If you brake evenly, you still have a permanently lit brake light. Only with a strong deceleration of more than 50 km/h and a deceleration of more than six meters per square second does the signal change. Then the brake lights will start flashing rapidly. This is triggered automatically via the vehicle's electronics. Among other things, it evaluates brake pressure, speed and system interventions such as ABS or ESP.
In practice, the function is particularly effective at higher speeds and hard braking. Some manufacturers also couple the system with the hazard warning lights, which are automatically activated in the event of particularly strong braking manoeuvres.
Further mandatory systems from July 2026
In addition to the adaptive brake light, other assistance systems are required for new cars. These include an advanced emergency braking system with detection of pedestrians and cyclists, an emergency lane departure warning system, drowsiness detection and an intelligent speed assistant.
My Interpretation
Would I be correct in suggesting that all new motorhomes built on or after this date will incorporate, what I consider a ‘good sensible extension to brake light technology?? Especially given that around 70 percent plus of all motorhomes produced are based on the Fiat Ducato platform – from the compact campervan, to the family-friendly semi-integrated to the A class.
Steve3
Re: What are you all up to
Thank you @Bakers2 we have successfully used Safe Local Trades after your recommendation a while ago. We have found the tradespeople that we used very good so they are my next port of call.
Re: What are you all up to
@milliehull I'll be interested in how you get on. Locally we've used Safe Local Trades since we moved. Based locally and I understand the lady who runs it sets them very high standards! We've had good work at reasonable prices. Drop me a line if you need details.
Bakers2
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I’m not David but I looked this up at the time he posted, Millie. I think Age UK and Age Concern have amalgamated. Here’s the link to Age UK Handyperson Services. Our Council runs a similar scheme and it might be worth you checking with yours.
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@DavidKlyne I think you mentioned a few weeks ago that you got a small job done in your home. Was it Age UK or Age Concern that helped you at a reasonable cost and how did you contact them? We need another bannister rail put up on the wall on our hall stairs to help OH to get up the stairs and hope they might be able to help. Thank you
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Just had a quick catch up, everyone seems to be keeping busy, lots of great photos too. Thanks all for sharing 🙂
Weather has been lovely although a bit breezy at times, we had a lovely afternoon with the grandchildren last weekend even managed a bbq,then a trip to our local park, I'am getting too old for the swings🤣
OH and his cousin re felted the garage roof this week so it now looks better and no more leaks hopefully. 🤞
Night out tonight at the cinema, to see a filming of Funny Girl with Sheridan Smith, so popcorn at the ready.
Hope all those away have a fab weekend, we are off to Shropshire for the weekend so looking forward to some R&R and a visiting some new places.
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Here's the proud mum (or might be dad) with 5 cygnets by the lake at the Moat House. There's also a clutch of moorhen/coot chicks on the smaller lake though they're not so keen to pose for the camera! It's a very peaceful spot. Right now I'm in Mrs M's bad books because due to a slight navigational cock up, today's 6 mile walk turned out to be more like 9 (Ralph was quite happy though!)
moulesy
Re: Photo of our unit on site!
Getting ready to move on from the C&CC's Blackmore site this morning in the freezing mist.
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@marchie did you lay a membrane over the earth. Reason I ask is that we replaced our lawns with gravel without a membrane and we get a lot of bother with weeds.
David
